DATE: January 30, 2026
MKR#: 01-30-26C
SUBJECT: Storage and Handling Rate Changes for Tucson Port Authority, LLC
Tucson Port Authority, LLC, a COMEX Warehouse for the storage and delivery of copper deliverable against the Exchange’s Copper futures contract, will implement new rates in connection with the storage and withdrawal of copper at its facilities located in Tucson, Arizona. The new rates, presented below, reflect the maximum amount of fees that can be charged.
In accordance with Exchange rules, the new rate schedule will become effective on May 1, 2026.
New Storage Rates
RATES AND CHARGES FOR COPPER AT TUCSON, ARIZONA
Monthly indoor storage charge per short ton |
$15.00 |
Minimum storage charge per month for less than one lot (partial lots) |
$100.00 |
Inbound handling per short ton (truck & rail) |
$6.50 |
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Outbound handling to truck per short ton |
$50.00 |
Blocking and bracing per short ton (truck) |
$11.00 |
Outbound handling to rail car per short ton |
$50.00 |
Blocking and bracing per short ton (rail car) |
$11.00 |
Outbound handling to container per short ton |
$50.00 |
Blocking and bracing per short ton (container) |
$11.00 |
Outbound handling to flatbed per short ton |
$50.00 |
Weighing charges per short ton |
$6.00 |
Facility receipt (issue and replacement) |
$80.00 |
Bill of lading |
$30.00 |
Additional labor per man hour |
$100.00 |
Restocking fee per short ton for cancelled orders |
$5.00 |
Cancellation charge per shipment cancelled |
$120.00 |
Please refer questions on this subject to:
Market Surveillance
Kyle Miller Kyle.Miller@cmegroup.com (312) 341-3436
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of the rate changes during the week of May 4, 2026 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC Regulations.
